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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:15 AM
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how do i test the amps coming from the alt? i am electrical illiterate and i have an electricla problem!

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If you want to see if the alt is working, check the battery voltage with the truck off, and then check it again with the truck running. The voltage should be higher with the truck running.
 
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